By Marie-Louise Gumuchian

LONDON (Reuters) -Westlife celebrate 25 years with a new album and tour they say will take fans down memory lane as well as treat them to “the best show” the Irish pop group have ever done.

The boy band, formed in 1998 when its original five members were teenagers, has sold more than 55 million records and scored 14 UK No. 1 hits with songs such as “Swear It Again”, “Flying Without Wings” and “Uptown Girl”.

A foursome since 2004, members Shane Filan, Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan and Mark Feehily parted ways in 2012 before reuniting in 2018.

They released single “Chariot” last month, one of four new songs on upcoming album “25 – The Ultimate Collection”, out in February. They also expanded their 2026 “Westlife 25: The Anniversary World Tour”, which marks 25 years sin

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